This system will be undergoing maintenance February 20th between 9:00AM and 12:00PM CST.
[Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca]
Description
Photograph of one of the Uros floating islands (Islas Flotantes de los Uros) on Lake Titicaca. The floating island and homes visible are made from the reed plant, totora. The totora plant can be seen growing from the water around the island.
The Special Collections Department collects and preserves rare and unique materials including rare books, oral histories, university archives, historical manuscripts, maps, microfilm, photographs, art and artifacts. The department is located in UNT's Willis Library in the fourth floor Reading Room.
Descriptive information to help identify this photograph.
Follow the links below to find similar items on the Digital Library.
Description
Photograph of one of the Uros floating islands (Islas Flotantes de los Uros) on Lake Titicaca. The floating island and homes visible are made from the reed plant, totora. The totora plant can be seen growing from the water around the island.
Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing.
Help Map this Photograph
Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. Zoom and Pan the map as needed.